The Cartridge,caliber .38 Special, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-00-028-6629, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1305-00-028-6629 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,caliber .38 Special |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Weapon for Which Designed | REVOLVER OR COLT REVOLVER OR S AND W REVOLVER |
| Projectile Design Type | BALL |
| Net Explosive Weight | 0.0006 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.0006 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Projectile Weight | 130.0 GRAINS |
| Cartridge Model Number | M41 |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-A400 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION AND S STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUP AND F DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CLASS AND I COAST GUARD CLASS |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Cartridge Design Type | BALL |
| Muzzle Velocity | 950.0 FEET PER SECOND NOMINAL FT |
| Gross Weight | 50.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 1900.0 PALLET POUNDS |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | DIFFERENTIATED BY PACKAGING |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION AND S STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUP AND F DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CLASS AND I COAST GUARD CLASS |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1305-A400 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 7553580 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
NSN 1305-00-028-6629 is a Cartridge,caliber .38 Special, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1305-00-322-6391, 1305-00-776-4640. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1305-00-028-6629: Weapon for Which Designed: REVOLVER OR COLT REVOLVER OR S AND W REVOLVER; Projectile Design Type: BALL; Net Explosive Weight: 0.0006 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.0006 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS; Projectile Weight: 130.0 GRAINS. 13 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). The government record also carries hazard data: DOT hazard class, UN number, or related classification fields. Special handling, storage, and shipping requirements apply per the cited government fields.
NSN 1305-00-028-6629 has DEMIL Code G. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.